Gesher Jewish Day School

4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax, VA, 22030-0220
Gesher is the Northern Virginia community Jewish day school for K - 8th grade offering a challenging and innovative curriculum of general and Jewish studies. Gesher has full-day Kindergarten classrooms, after-school care, financial assistance and transportation. Gesher is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is the only VAIS accredited Jewish Day School in Northern Virginia.

School Overview:

Gesher Jewish Day School
School Membership(s) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Reading Specialist, Speech Therapist
Year Founded 1982
Student Body
Total Students 196 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 20 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(dress code of modesty, no formal uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,950
Tuition Notes Needs based financial assistance is available.
% on Financial Aid 40%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Debra Mendelson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Fencing Mountain Biking
Soccer Softball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Science Student yearbook club
fencing art
music ensemble Gesher Green club
and more

School Notes:

  • There’s more for your child at Gesher Jewish Day School. An excellent general studies program, vibrant Jewish learning, sports, music, drama, art, languages, outdoor classrooms, technology, library, and more. Whether you are looking for a Kindergarten where Jewish values are taught alongside the ABCs and 123s, considering an alternative to your child’s elementary school, or looking for a personal, dynamic and confidence-building middle school education for your emerging teen, admission at all grade levels is welcome. Please enjoy your “virtual” visit, but nothing takes the place of seeing our students and teachers in action! Call or email today to arrange a personal tour of the school. I look forward to meeting you!

  • Profile last updated: 07/14/2011

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Gesher Jewish Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Trinity Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Lee Highway KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1 mi. away
Northern Virginia Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.3 mi. away
The Kellar School of Inova Kellar Center
Gr. 7-12 | 1.6 mi. away

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